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A9 Dualling Project - Coggle Diagram
A9 Dualling Project
Environmental (Planet)
Positive
Less traffic congestion leading to fewer emissions of greenhouse gases
Reduced travel times due to increased speed limit, leading to reduced emissions
Funds are generated or made available for ecological projects
Negative
Damaging to land and animal habitats
Noise pollution during construction
Social (People)
Positive
Faster journey times to reach destination and reduce stress
Improved quality of roads will lead to fewer accidents
Provide jobs for local population (during design and construction)
Provides opportunities for educators or young people to learn about major engineering projects
Negative
Faster driving speeds leading to more accidents
Bad for people living nearby to A9 during construction (increased noise/disruption)
Economic (Profit)
Positive
Increased tourism for Inverness and the Highlands
Increased employment leads to injection of money into local economy
Opportunities for companies to profit from design and construction contracts
Negative
Increased maintenance costs in long term
Overall cost of construction to Scottish Government (public funds)